Free Speech

Tensions between President Donald Trump and media companies may have lasting effects on The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS), which announced Monday that it lifted the suspension of late-night host Jimmy Kimmel. Here's what could be at stake for the future of Disney. Kimmel Coming Back Tuesday Disney...

President Donald Trump has labeled negative media coverage of him as “illegal.” Trump expressed his discontent with the media’s portrayal of him, stating, “When 97 percent of the stories are bad about a person, it's no longer free speech.” The basis for...

News that ABC, a unit of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS), suspended Jimmy Kimmel has shaken the entertainment industry, as President Donald Trump celebrates the move. Kimmel Suspension To Hurt Disney, Help Comcast? The decision by ABC to suspend Kimmel could impact viewership and the streaming...

A lawsuit between actress Gina Carano and The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) and Lucasfilm has reached a settlement. The settlement prevents the case from going to trial and highlights the potential impact that billionaire Elon Musk may have had on a case involving free speech on social media....

Elon Musk's past comments may have scared away advertisers from his X social media platform, which he bought for $44 billion in 2022. A new report says two of the largest companies in the world could provide a boost to X's advertising revenue. What Happened: Musk's push for free speech and changes...

Following an executive order from President Donald Trump, U.S. TikTok users are reportedly seeing signs of increased censorship on the app, once seen as a free-speech haven. After going offline for a brief period due to new laws aimed at addressing national security concerns, TikTok has resumed its...

X CEO Linda Yaccarino shared more details on the company's commitment to free speech, how the company is changing the news sector and why people should be rooting for Elon Musk to be successful with the Department of Government Efficiency during her 2025 CES keynote. Yaccarino on Free Speech,...

Video platform company Rumble Inc (NASDAQ:RUM) could have reasons to smile with several announced picks of the new White House administration. What Happened: Rumble filed several lawsuits against Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG)(NASDAQ:GOOGL) unit Google over the years, alleging favoritism for YouTube in...

Billionaire Elon Musk made a fifth appearance on "The Joe Rogan Experience" podcast Monday, one day ahead of the 2024 election. The Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO and podcast host Joe Rogan covered many topics during the multiple-hour episode. Here's a look back at Musk’s past appearances on...

Mark Cuban has expressed admiration for Elon Musk but voiced concerns over his approach to free speech on X, previously known as Twitter. During a discussion on the All-In Podcast, Cuban shared his views on Musk’s management style. What Happened: While acknowledging Musk’s...

Elon Musk reacted to a post about Bill Gates advocating for an AI program to restrict harmful speech. What Happened: The post by @EndWokeness showed a clip of Gates wanting AI to prevent speech that could lead people to avoid vaccinations or inciting vaccines. Musk responded with a succinct...

In a podcast appearance, Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said that X Corp., formerly Twitter, will respect the laws of each jurisdiction it operates in, while also championing free speech. What Happened: On Monday, Musk was a guest on the All-in podcast, during which he was questioned about the fear...

Editor’s note: The headline of this story has been updated to correct a spelling error in James Woods’ name. As Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) -owned YouTube’s contentious policy change on gun-related content sparks concerns, actor James Woods has publicly praised ...

YouTube has announced that it will be blocking access to specific videos, following a Hong Kong court order. What Happened: YouTube, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) (NASDAQ:GOOG), will be restricting access to 32 video links in Hong Kong, as per a court ruling. The videos contain...

Amid an ongoing feud with Brazil, Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently shared a meme criticizing censorship and labeling those who support it as tyrants, not progressives. What Happened: On Tuesday, Musk took to X to express his stance on free speech with a meme from the popular TV show “The Office...